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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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